Reduction of Fifth Metacarpal Neck Fractures With a Kirschner Wire

This article reports on a percutaneous joystick technique for reduction of fifth metacarpal neck fractures. The technique was performed in 76 hands. Reduction was achieved in all cases. The technique is a useful reduction maneuver in the treatment of fifth metacarpal neck fractures.

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Veröffentlicht in:	The Journal of hand surgery (American ed.) 2015-06, Vol.40 (6), p.1225-1230
Hauptverfasser:	Zhang, Xu, MD, Huang, Xiangye, MD, Shao, Xinzhong, MD
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adolescent Adult Angulation Bone Wires Female fifth metacarpal neck fracture Fracture Fixation - methods Hand Injuries - surgery Hand Strength Humans Jahss maneuver Male Metacarpal Bones - injuries Metacarpal Bones - surgery Middle Aged Orthopedics percutaneous pinning Postoperative Care reduction Kirschner wire Splints Young Adult
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Zusammenfassung:	This article reports on a percutaneous joystick technique for reduction of fifth metacarpal neck fractures. The technique was performed in 76 hands. Reduction was achieved in all cases. The technique is a useful reduction maneuver in the treatment of fifth metacarpal neck fractures.
ISSN:	0363-5023 1531-6564
DOI:	10.1016/j.jhsa.2015.03.015